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Eastlake Gold

#C28E61

RGB 194, 142, 97 · HSL 28°, 44%, 57% · CMYK 0, 27, 50, 24

Eastlake Gold is #C28E61 in HEX — rgb(194, 142, 97), hsl(28°, 44%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 50%, 24%).

Eastlake Gold pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 44%, 57%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#C28E61

RGB194, 142, 97

HSL28°, 44%, 57%

HSV28°, 50%, 76%

CMYK0, 27, 50, 24

Decimal12750433

CSS RGBrgb(194, 142, 97)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 44%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Eastlake Gold SW0009

Exact match

Behr

Glazed Ginger PPU3-13

ΔE 1.8 · #C28B60

Dulux

Mid Tan S10F6

ΔE 2 · #C48E5E

Benjamin Moore

Butterscotch 1147

ΔE 2.7 · #BF885A

PPG

Burning Sand 16-03

ΔE 3.2 · #C58F68

Hallman-Lindsay

Apple Crisp 247

ΔE 3.4 · #BB8E5E

Vista Paint

Peace of Mind C-1003

ΔE 3.8 · #BF865D

Valspar

Corner Café 3003-7C

ΔE 4.2 · #B88D60

Dunn-Edwards

Fall Foliage DE5257

ΔE 6.1 · #C28359

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 7 · #C49C6D

Kilz

Golden Sunrise LD120-01

ΔE 7.8 · #C08A4F

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 9 · #C1876B

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 10.3 · #BA9873

IKEA

IKEA157 157

ΔE 10.3 · #B7975E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 12.8 · #CB9E59

Dutch Boy

Tasty Tan VS-9201

ΔE 13.2 · #E4A467

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C28E61

#6195C2

Analogous

#C26164

#C28E61

#C2BE61

Triadic

#C28E61

#61C28E

#8E61C2

Split-Complementary

#C28E61

#61C2BE

#6164C2

Tetradic

#C28E61

#64C261

#6195C2

#BE61C2

Monochromatic

#634327

#9A683C

#C28E61

#D7B698

#ECDDCF

Rectangle

#C28E61

#95C261

#6195C2

#8E61C2

Compound

#C28E61

#C2BE61

#6195C2

#6164C2

Variations

Lighter

#CEA581

#D6BCA5

#E4D8CD

Darker

#AA713F

#774D29

#462D17

Saturation

#A09083

#C28E61

#E08C42

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.86:1

Fail

vs Black

7.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C28E61

#AB9F60

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C28E61

#989868

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C28E61

#C38990

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Eastlake Gold reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#D19764

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#C28E61

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#BE9C88

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#4D7FAA

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #C28E61;

CSS — background

background-color: #C28E61;

CSS Variable

--color-eastlake-gold: #C28E61;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'eastlake-gold': '#C28E61' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C28E61] text-[#C28E61]

SCSS

$eastlake-gold: #C28E61;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C28E61?

#C28E61 is Eastlake Gold, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C28E61 warm or cool?

Eastlake Gold reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Eastlake Gold?

Eastlake Gold works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Eastlake Gold?

Eastlake Gold pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Eastlake Gold?

You can download Eastlake Gold on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Eastlake Gold?

The hex code is #C28E61. In RGB it's 194, 142, 97, and in HSL it's 28°, 44%, 57%.

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